The River Helmsdale flows through the Loch Achnamoine to the North Sea.

[4][5][citation needed] Rail line B871 as well as a small collection of rural tracks run through the south of the Loch.

Smaller paths link the main one to the banks of Lochan an Alltan Fhearna The other runs further south to Loch na Gaineime.

Trout is the most common catch, while salmon can be found both there and in the River Helmsdale.

[10][11][citation needed] Flint implements were found on a "neck of sand" in one area of the loch shore that was reclaimed by the water.